Toffees red-faced after website mistakenly announces Riquelme signing

THERE were red faces at Goodison Park yesterday after Everton mistakenly announced the club had bought Juan Roman Riquelme.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2007 - 01:00

Paul Walker

Visitors to the Blues’ website were shocked to read the midfielder, who in truth could be on the verge of joining Athletico Madrid, had signed a three-year-deal with the Toffees.

Thousands of Everton supporters flooded internet messageboards and the club’s switchboard welcoming the signing, “announced” at 11.30am.

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